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Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): Miami restaurant guide

Internal Revenue Service

What it is

Your business's federal tax ID. Florida DOR, the City BTR and payroll all ask for it.

When a restaurant needs it

Right after the entity is formed.

How to apply

Use the IRS online EIN application during its operating hours and finish in one session.

Documents you’ll need

Entity type and formation date
Responsible party's SSN or ITIN
Business address

Fee

Free. The IRS warns never to pay a website for an EIN.

Processing time

Immediate online.

Renewal

None.

Who files

The responsible party or an authorized representative applies.

Good to know

One EIN per responsible party per day. The session times out after 15 minutes of inactivity.

Official source

IRS — get an EIN

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.